Saturday is National Coffee Day! Join us as we celebrate by exploring the finer points of brewing the perfect cup. No matter which methods, tools or techniques you prefer, here are our step-by-step guides for getting the best flavor out of each cup.
Professional coffee tasters are partial to the French press, insisting the plunger-style pot produces the freshest flavors. Here’s how it works.
Artisanal coffee shops boast about brewing each cup to order, ensuring a hand-crafted cup made just to your liking. Find out how to produce similar results at home with just a few simple tools.
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Our founder Chuck Williams swears by this method! With a cone-shaped filter on top, the Chemex makes it easy to brew and serve coffee in one vessel.
If you’re serious about coffee, the vacuum pot is for you. The device mixes hot water and grounds by creating pressure, then draws the brewed coffee through a strainer so it’s ready to serve. Confused? Check out our video demo.
The Moka pot makes it easy to brew espresso on the stovetop. In fact, it’s a staple in 90 percent of Italian homes. Learn how to pull it off below.
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